Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days ...

In honor of the indigenous Sami people of the Nordic region, the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library of West Newton presented a screening of the movie Je’vida (2023) on Saturday. The film, directed ...

Plus, what they mean.

At the end of the 5th Century, Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 St. Valentine’s Day. Since the 1300’s, the day has been celebrated with thoughts of love. The secular holiday has continued throughout the ...

Duluth will come alive this weekend with lively fiddles, traditional dancing, and Scandinavian spirit as the Duluth-stamman Festival kicks off its annual celebration of Nordic music and folk culture.

The Twin Ports Rosemaling society held their 42nd annual Scandinavian Fest celebrating Nordic culture and sharing unique art. The festival took place at the St. Luke’s sports and event center in ...

The Scandinavian Heritage Association, the creator and curator of the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot, said Friday, Jan.

That'll boost both mind and mood.

Nordic folk music with roots in black metal might sound ridiculously niche, but Wardruna are more than the sum of their parts—and to prove it, here they are at the Auditorium Theatre. Einar Selvik ...

Northern Europe’s Nordic region has long dominated the upper rankings of the World Happiness Report. This year, once again, three of its five primary countries—Finland, Denmark and Iceland—took the ...

Did you know that countries in the same region or with similar histories are often grouped under a single name? These names help us understand their shared culture, traditions, and geography. For ...